Cleaning The Interior; Polishing And Waxing - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

Cleaning
Exterior plastic parts
A special cleaning agent, available from
authorised Volvo workshops, is recom-
mended for cleaning exterior plastic parts.
Never use strong stain removers.
Electrically operated roof
If the roof is wet when opened then water will
run into the passenger compartment. For this
reason, wait for approx. 20 seconds after rain
or washing before opening it.
Hatch cover
The hatch cover (see page 75) is sensitive to
water and should therefore be dried with a
cloth if it becomes wet.
Cleaning should also be carried out with a
damp cloth.

Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection.
The car does not need to be polished until it
is at least one year old. However, the car can
be waxed during this time. Do not polish or
wax the car in direct sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using Volvo tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn marks can be
removed using fine rubbing paste designed
for car paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with
liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.

Cleaning the interior

Treating spots on fabric upholstery
A special cleaning agent, available from
authorised Volvo workshops, is recom-
mended for cleaning the fabric upholstery.
Other chemicals can impair the fire retardant
qualities of the upholstery.
IMPORTANT!
Sharp objects and Velcro may damage
the fabric upholstery.
Treating spots on leather upholstery
A special cleaning agent, available from
authorised Volvo workshops, is recom-
mended when cleaning leather upholstery.
Treat the leather upholstery once or twice a
year using Volvo's leather care kit. Never use
strong solvents. Such products may damage
fabric, vinyl and leather upholstery.
Treating spots on interior plastic parts
and surfaces
A special cleaning agent, available from
authorised Volvo workshops, is recom-
mended for cleaning interior plastic parts and
surfaces. Do not scrape or rub spots. Never
use strong stain removers.
Cleaning seatbelts
Use water and a synthetic detergent. A
special textile cleaning agent is available from
your authorised Volvo workshop. Make sure
the seatbelt is dry before allowing it to retract.
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